Driver Test

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Ceisteanna (228)

Paul Lawless

Ceist:

228. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait 15 weeks for a driving retest appointment, given they have been waiting eight months already for the original driving test appointment and urgently require it for their daily commute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32253/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters. In that regard, the operation of the service does not fall under the direct control of my Department.

I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.